COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weinkellerei Hechtsheim GmbH
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hans Baer is a contemporary brand produced by Weinkellerei Hechtsheim, located in Mainz within the Rheinhessen region. As part of the Les Grands Chais de France (GCF) portfolio, the brand is designed to project a youthful, urban German identity, famously represented by its bicycle-riding bear mascot. Rheinhessen, Germany's largest wine region, provides a diverse geological landscape of loess, limestone, and sandstone, allowing the Riesling grape to express vibrant mineral tension alongside its classic fruit profile.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Features a distinctive, stylish bear riding a bicycle on the label, representing Berlin's cool, urban lifestyle.
Fact 02
Produced by Weinkellerei Hechtsheim, a historic cellar in Mainz dating back to 1971.
Fact 03
Rheinhessen is Germany's largest wine region, known for its highly diverse soils including loess, limestone, and sandstone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process focuses entirely on preserving the fresh, primary fruit characteristics of the Riesling grape. Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to retain the natural carbon dioxide and bright acidity. The wine is kept on its fine lees for a short period before being filtered and bottled early to ensure maximum freshness and vitality.
